Corona Virus

[Siberian13]

Sounds like we’re 8 days behind then based on 79 and 75 cases reported. Closest I could find in that range. Feb. 22 and March 1.

Sounds like we can’t continue to compare the US to Italy then. The numbers don’t match what you’re saying. It’s weird

[coltsnsox07]

I've been seeing some memes about 1720, 1820, 1920 and 2020 pandemics. Weird.

[preakness]

Originally Posted by Wiseguy917

Wrong

Wrong

Wrong

At this point I’m pretty sure you’re just trying to convince yourself bc you’re not convincing anyone else. Just go back to your bubble.

We he ever realize that he will not convince one person?

[spuds1961]

Originally Posted by coltsnsox07

I've been seeing some memes about 1720, 1820, 1920 and 2020 pandemics. Weird.

On the bright side you won’t have to worry about 2120.

[preakness]

Originally Posted by coltsnsox07

I've been seeing some memes about 1720, 1820, 1920 and 2020 pandemics. Weird.

Tecumseh curse

[charnick]

Originally Posted by Wiseguy917

Guys, I have some horrible news. This GLOBAL PANDEMIC has officially infected .004% of the world. Yes you heard it right. Not 1%, not a half percent, not a half of a half percent, not a half of a half of a half percent, we’re talking .004%

That is .00004 of the population.

Let’s please bow our heads in prayer....

Originally Posted by Wiseguy917

Wrong

Wrong

Wrong

At this point I’m pretty sure you’re just trying to convince yourself bc you’re not convincing anyone else. Just go back to your bubble.

I just know you'll find some silly way to discount what I'm posting, but your trying to minimize the impact of this virus is so ridiculously faulty, it would be laughable if this wasn't so damn serious.

Follow the numbers here:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/

13,000 people dead and rising, but keep cracking wise.

And for another math lesson, one that shows the impact that lies ahead in the United States, just give 5 minutes to this:

https://twitter.com/nowthisnews/stat...25019952263170

If you wanna dig in your heels with your garbage even more after watching that video, go right ahead, keep showing your ass in public.

PS. All those spring break videos from Florida showing all those college kids flaunting the warnings like you... they're all about to go back home and spread it even further, possibly even killing people near and dear to you while doing it.

ETA: here's the full 15 minute video should you truly be interested in gaining a better perspective on this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oq1LyEhmNfU

[Astros19]

Hoping this doesn't get me in trouble but I thought this was hilarious.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_iBOg5OfBg

[chezball]

bring out your dead, bring out your dead.

[charnick]

Originally Posted by Astros19

Hoping this doesn't get me in trouble but I thought this was hilarious.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_iBOg5OfBg

the original was better! https://twitter.com/RichieFed/status...66591551193089

[ninjacookies]

FDA needs to get their head out of their ass and formally approve one of these at-home test kits.

Once that's done, send every individual with a registered mailing address 2 complimentary kits. One to take initially upon receipt, and one to take 15-18 days later as a precautionary measure in the case of asymptomatic incubation. Require doctor visits give first priority to those with positive test results so things don't get backed up more than they already are. Stuff it in the mail along with the stimulus check that'll get blown on FOTL.

[chezball]

If I didn't know better I'd say some members work for cnn.

[pejc300]

Originally Posted by charnick

I just know you'll find some silly way to discount what I'm posting, but your trying to minimize the impact of this virus is so ridiculously faulty, it would be laughable if this wasn't so damn serious.

Follow the numbers here:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/

13,000 people dead and rising, but keep cracking wise.

And for another math lesson, one that shows the impact that lies ahead in the United States, just give 5 minutes to this:

https://twitter.com/nowthisnews/stat...25019952263170

If you wanna dig in your heels with your garbage even more after watching that video, go right ahead, keep showing your ass in public.

PS. All those spring break videos from Florida showing all those college kids flaunting the warnings like you... they're all about to go back home and spread it even further, possibly even killing people near and dear to you while doing it.

ETA: here's the full 15 minute video should you truly be interested in gaining a better perspective on this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oq1LyEhmNfU

I watched the first video. So, to summarize, 150 million people in the U.S. are going to get the virus (we've got about 25,000 known cases so far) and 8 million people are going to need ventilators.

I'm gonna go with a "no" on that one.

[charnick]

Originally Posted by Astros19

Hoping this doesn't get me in trouble but I thought this was hilarious.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_iBOg5OfBg

Originally Posted by pejc300

I watched the first video. So, to summarize, 150 million people in the U.S. are going to get the virus (we've got about 25,000 known cases so far) and 8 million people are going to need ventilators.

I'm gonna go with a "no" on that one.

You don't have to believe it, but if it's OK, I'll take the word of a board-certified emergency physician MD over someone who doesn't even use their real name on a baseball card forum, thank you very much.

[NeedChapmans]

Connecticut just closed the non-essential business until ... April 22nd.

One full month. Yikes. Off we go.

[Chris Lyle]

Originally Posted by petesahuttt

And gave it to countless others

You can't make that blanket statement..

[pejc300]

Originally Posted by charnick

You don't have to believe it, but if it's OK, I'll take the word of a board-certified emergency physician MD over someone who doesn't even use their real name on a baseball card forum, thank you very much.

I guess everyone's gonna get it at the exact same time?

[DegaBama]

Originally Posted by charnick

You don't have to believe it, but if it's OK, I'll take the word of a board-certified emergency physician MD over someone who doesn't even use their real name on a baseball card forum, thank you very much.

And why do you believe it? There's not even 1 bit of evidence proving that will happen.

[Dbacksbaseball]

Originally Posted by NeedChapmans

Connecticut just closed the non-essential business until ... April 22nd.

One full month. Yikes. Off we go.

Five weeks total....so figure that 4-6 range I have been saying, where people genuinely just stop caring.

[Chris Lyle]

Originally Posted by zonacats8

Which is why so many people just don't get this, they think it's about the raw numbers and the odds of individual impact.

But you use the numbers to your advantage when it fits your agenda

[Dbacksbaseball]

Originally Posted by charnick

I just know you'll find some silly way to discount what I'm posting, but your trying to minimize the impact of this virus is so ridiculously faulty, it would be laughable if this wasn't so damn serious.

Follow the numbers here:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/

13,000 people dead and rising, but keep cracking wise.

And for another math lesson, one that shows the impact that lies ahead in the United States, just give 5 minutes to this:

https://twitter.com/nowthisnews/stat...25019952263170

If you wanna dig in your heels with your garbage even more after watching that video, go right ahead, keep showing your ass in public.

PS. All those spring break videos from Florida showing all those college kids flaunting the warnings like you... they're all about to go back home and spread it even further, possibly even killing people near and dear to you while doing it.

ETA: here's the full 15 minute video should you truly be interested in gaining a better perspective on this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oq1LyEhmNfU

4 Days ago, all media outlets were reporting to not worry about cases.

Now you are buying that we should worry about cases?

Your own source, I have been following closely. US has had 4 straight days around 40-50 deaths. That doesn't match any other trend of any country. Case numbers are up, because of more widely available test. Fact is serious cases have DRAMATICALLY dipped per your source from 9% to 5% today......probably stops at around 1%.

Which one is? Should we not worry about cases like the media said Monday. Or should we now be worried about cases because the mortality rate and serious case rate are falling through the floor, and that no longer fits their agenda?

Let me know!

[trixstar]

It's gonna be an ugly week for cases and deaths this week in the US

[charnick]

Originally Posted by DegaBama

And why do you believe it? There's not even 1 bit of evidence proving that will happen.

Critical thinking skills, a math and science background, and extrapolating the numbers from other countries. The evidence is all around you, but because our (the US) logarithmic curve has yet to really shoot up, you don't notice it as much.

Over the next 2-4 weeks it absolutely will. You guys can doubt all you want - and you can quote the *current* numbers all you want (which are never really "current" anyway with delays in reporting), but you're completely ignoring that the current numbers can be extrapolated forward to some extent, and by that, I mean, maybe by the end of next week, you'll understand more what's actually at play here.

Here's an anecdote that I feel is apropos, even though it discusses exponential rather than logarithmic growth:

http://jonathanbecher.com/2016/01/31...tial-thinking/

"Imagine a large pond that is completely empty except for 1 lily pad. The lily pad will grow exponentially and cover the entire pond in 3 years. In other words, after 1 month there will 2 lily pads, after 2 months there will be 4, etc. The pond is covered in 36 months.

If I asked you when the pond would be half filled with lily pads, the temptation would be to say 18 months – half of the 36 months. In fact, the correct answer is 35 months. Right before the pond is filled, it’s half filled; because it doubles the next month.

While the correct answer is relatively straightforward to understand, the brain doesn’t work well exponentially. We think linearly. For example, here is an image of the pond 1/64 full – hardly full at all. When does this happen?"

The pond is 1/64 full in month 30, only 6 months before it is completely full.

This is the problem with anything subject to exponential growth. It’s deceiving. 30 months into a 36 month phenomena is a long time (2.5 years!) but there are hardly any results. Because the pond is barely full, many people won’t believe the trend is real. Even those closest to the phenomena might not understand how big it is going to be."

[Dbacksbaseball]

Originally Posted by trixstar

It's gonna be an ugly week for cases and deaths this week in the US

Quoting to revisit next Saturday.

[pejc300]

Originally Posted by trixstar

It's gonna be an ugly week for cases and deaths this week in the US

Let's hear your predictions.

[cking]

Originally Posted by lauriontj

Also, I got a squirrel that won’t leave my backyard. Any suggestions?

I will rent my dog to you for an hour if you like.

This is Mr. Brutus--He HATES squirrels and birds. I dont know why, he just does.

He annihilated a woodchuck awhile back. I mean pieces all over the yard type of
annihilation.

I found one of the woodchucks feet under my deck a few months after it happened.

#covid19dontscarebrutus